Foundation and Scholarships
One of Gonzaga Prep's core values is to provide access to a Jesuit education for all families who desire it. By donating to Gonzaga Prep scholarships, you invest in the future of students who will, in turn, pay it forward through excellence and service during their time at Prep and beyond. Your contribution acknowledges the unique talents of these students who aspire to succeed and serve others. Our scholarships include fully endowed scholarships, named scholarships, and memorial funds established in honor of deceased faculty, alumni, family members, and friends. Additionally, tribute scholarships recognize organizations, groups, or living individuals. Jump to the full list of scholarships »
Akers Family Scholarship
Coach Don Anderson Scholarship
Sam Anderson `20 Scholarship
Derek Austin `90 Memorial Scholarship
Lt. William G. Auvil Memorial Scholarship
Kay Barbieri Memorial Scholarship
Barthelmess Scholarship
Fr. Bill Bichsel, S.J. Scholarship
Dr. TerryKay Birrer Endowed Scholarship
Frank J. Bouten Scholarship
Patrick & Molly Bulger Scholarship
Jack Thompson - Class of 1951 Scholarship
Class of 1957 Scholarship
Class of 1958 Scholarship
Class of 1959 Scholarship Fund
Class of 1961 Ignatian Scholarship
Class of 1971 Scholarship
Dr. John and Carolu Condon Family Scholarship
Catholic Educator Scholarships
Dr. V.S. Cipolla, M.D., Scholarship
John and Joanne Costello Scholarship
Tim Egan Literature Scholarship
Cronin Family Scholarship
Jennifer Doolittle Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Herb Druffel Memorial Scholarship
Joseph Esposito Memorial Fund
Fair Share Companions Scholarships
Al and Vicki Falkner Scholarship
Robert and Mildred Fees Memorial Scholarship
Bob and Katie Crosby Ferguson - Fr. Gordon Toner, S.J. Scholarship
Bill and Linda Fisher Scholarship
Frank Family Foundation Scholarship
Bob Frankovic `56 Scholarship
Nancy K. (Snook) Frankovic Scholarship
Coach Bill Frazier Memorial Scholarship
Mark and Leslie Ganz Scholarship
Dr. William & Luann Ganz Scholarships
Garco Construction Company Scholarships
Beth Gillespie Memorial Fund
Steve Gleason Scholarship
Fr. Robert Goebel, S.J. Alumni Scholarship
Gonzaga Family Haven Scholarship
Hagen Estate - Fr. Arrupe, S.J. Merit Scholarship
John Hamlin `52 Scholarship
Craig `79 & Andi Hart Scholarship
James Herlihy Memorial Scholarship
Chris and Siri Herzog Scholarship
John Heskett Scholarship
Nicholas Jabara Award
Euretta M. James Scholarship
Johnston-Hanson Foundation Scholarship
Jean and Terry Judge Memorial Scholarship
Kennard and Marie Kapstafer Scholarship
Margaret Mary Keefe Memorial Scholarship
John Keegan Scholars
Terry Kelly `67 Scholarship
Helen K. Kepl Scholarship
Tom Kingen Memorial Scholarship
Kurt Kromholtz Science Scholarship
Phil Kuder Scholarship
Terry and Thomas LaLone Scholarship
Paul Lassell Scholarship
Dave Machtolf - Pat Redmond Memorial Scholarship
Joseph Mark `85 Scholarship
Charlotte Y. Martin Memorial Scholarship
Marycliff Scholarship for Fair Share
Ray “Doc” Mauro Memorial Scholarship
Carl Maxey Leadership Scholarship
Anne McClain Leadership Scholarship
Ella McKeirnan Scholarship
Jack `53 and Marilyn McKenna Memorial Scholarship
McMonigle Family Scholarship for Minority Students
Meglen Family Scholarship
Jake and Colleen Meighan Scholarship
Mumma Family Scholarship
Nazareth Guild Grants
Loraine Nichols Memorial Scholarship
Kent and Jo Mumma Scholarship
Dan `58 & Joyce Murphy Scholarship
Leslie O’Neil `88 Scholarship
Robert P. (Bob) Puhek Memorial Scholarship
Paul and Barbara Redmond Scholarship
Ray Family Scholarship
Reisenauer Family Scholarship
Cindy Reopelle Scholarship
Trina Perry Reynolds `82 Scholarship
Wallace “Rocky” Rothrock Fair Share Scholarship
Rucker Family Scholarship
Rudolph Explorers Scholarship
Frances and Kermit Rudolf Scholarship
James Kermit Rudolf Memorial Scholarship
Mary Jo Rudolf Thespian Scholarship
Nick and Mary Scarpelli Scholarship
Fr. Wilfred P. Schoenberg, S.J., Scholarship
Schmidt Family Scholarship
Schreiner Family Scholarship
Nick Sciola `66 Scholarship
Mike Shanks Memorial Scholarship
Joe and Eloise Shogan Memorial Fund
Julie Shogan Ferrasse ‘78 Memorial Fund
Skip `89 and Carrie Slavin Scholarship
Steilen Family Fund
Dr. Harold “Joe” Smead `43 Scholarship
Katelynn Suzanne ‘11 and John David Stone ‘14 Scholarship
D. Michael Strong and Sunny O’Melveny Strong Scholarship
Brian and Paul Sweeny Memorial Scholarship
Steve Taylor `72 and Susan Oberlink Scholarship
Dr. John Traynor Scholarship
Tribal Youth Scholarship
Dr. James D. Valentine `70 Scholarship
Joan and Fred Welk Scholarship
Welsh Continuing Catholic Education Scholarship
Christopher M. West Memorial Scholarship
Frankie White Scholarship for Art
Carolyn Zimmer Family Scholarship
Anonymous Scholarships
The family of Ella McKeirnan has established a scholarship in her name for deserving students. Ella was a 2017 Gonzaga Prep graduate who passed away in February 2020.
A valedictorian for her class, Ella joyfully pursued excellence from an early age. At Prep, she took every AP course offered. She won the top math prize in the prestigious Spokane Scholars Foundation. She earned a nearly perfect SAT score. She possessed practicality and wisdom beyond her years. Beyond the classroom, Ella nurtured her soul in many ways, and most involved shared experiences. She is remembered for her leadership and special attention to detail.
She will continue to inspire through her achievements and actions that made the world a better place.
During her 25-year Gonzaga Prep teaching tenure, Dr. TerryKay Birrer modeled a passion for literature, inspired students, and played Queen Victoria to the English department.
A Dickensian scholar, her specialty was British literature. She engaged students through unique experiences, including her renowned Canterbury pilgrimages, cricket matches, and high teas, along with her ambitious poetry unit assignment: for students to fall in love by spring.
She also initiated student trips to the U.K. where she would surprise students by weeping copiously over Charles Dickens` grave.
Her myriad accomplishments, kind-heartedness, and whimsy are the stuff of Prep legend.
Family and friends have established an endowed scholarship in Dr. Birrer`s name.
“Ever the best of friends” –Charles Dickens
FOUNDATION BOARD 2024-25
Chair - Steve Helmbrecht `81
Jim Bell
Theresa Boyer
Beth Brasch `76
Jim Brasch `76 Ex Officio Board of Directors
Michael Dougherty, president
Al Falkner, emeritus
Patrick Fennessy `96
Craig Hart `79
Debbie Hansen
Chris Herzog `95
Tom McKeirnan `87
John Moloney `74
Leslie O'Neil `88
Bryan Pham, S.J.
Trina Reynolds `82
Joe Schmidt `82
Patrick Schultheis `82
Camilla Tilford
Stephen Zimmer `58